
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,186
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Age of Dogfights: WW1
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2020

Expansion for Masters of the Universe: Battleground
2025
Rules assistance for Masters of the Universe: Battleground – Wave 8: Snake Men
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Masters of the Universe: Battleground – Wave 8: Snake Men is an expansion for Masters of the Universe: Battleground released in 2025 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jacek Karpowicz and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
As the Snake Men enter the battle, the stage is set for the Ultimate Battleground! Claws and fangs slash against swords and axes, while lasers meet spells in a whirlwind of conflict. Will Hing Hsss and his army of evil minions emerge victorious? The outcome lies in your hands. Snake Men lurked in the shadows, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike. That time is now! Brace yourself for an entirely new force of evil – one that strikes when least expected. Snake Men is an expansion to Masters of the Universe: Battleground, in which a brand new faction, terrain pieces, and battleground setups are introduced. —description from the publisher
Masters of the Universe: Battleground – Wave 8: Snake Men supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Masters of the Universe: Battleground – Wave 8: Snake Men is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Masters of the Universe: Battleground – Wave 8: Snake Men for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Masters of the Universe: Battleground – Wave 8: Snake Men belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Comic Book / Strip, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Masters of the Universe: Battleground – Wave 8: Snake Men are: Jacek Karpowicz. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Masters of the Universe: Battleground – Wave 8: Snake Men as an expansion for Masters of the Universe: Battleground. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Masters of the Universe: Battleground to use it. Check that your edition of Masters of the Universe: Battleground is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.